From Sea to Shining Sea: A Novel“Splendid . . . Thom tells the story with humor and eloquence, and a thumping good tale it is, too.”—The Washington Post In one generation, the Clark family of Virginia fought for our nation's independence, and explored, conquered, and settled the continent from sea to shining sea. This powerfully written book recreates the warm life of the family, the dangers of the battlefield, the grueling journeys across an untamed wilderness, and the soul-stirring Lewis and Clark Expedition. This mighty epic is a fitting tribute to the wisdom and courage of Ann Rogers Clark, her husband John, and the ten sons and daughters they nurtured and inspired. |
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... sitting on his left arm , while grave , milky - skinned little Elizabeth , five years old and demure , held his right sleeve and trailed along , waist - high in the press of tall people . John Clark bustled happily ahead of his brood ...
... sitting on his left arm , while grave , milky - skinned little Elizabeth , five years old and demure , held his right sleeve and trailed along , waist - high in the press of tall people . John Clark bustled happily ahead of his brood ...
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... sitting in his clerk's office , with pigeonholes full o ' deeds an ' all , and getting his wages for pokin ' ' round in dusty paper , but me , no scholar at all , I'm a - layin ' out land , and makin ' farms out o ' wilderness to sell ...
... sitting in his clerk's office , with pigeonholes full o ' deeds an ' all , and getting his wages for pokin ' ' round in dusty paper , but me , no scholar at all , I'm a - layin ' out land , and makin ' farms out o ' wilderness to sell ...
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... sitting on the edge of his chair , swinging his legs and pretending to excavate a nostril . " Don't write that one down , please , " George chuckled . " Here's one I remember : ' Red hair's no excuse for tantrums . ' Ye don't know how ...
... sitting on the edge of his chair , swinging his legs and pretending to excavate a nostril . " Don't write that one down , please , " George chuckled . " Here's one I remember : ' Red hair's no excuse for tantrums . ' Ye don't know how ...
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... sit gazing in that direction and pining . He told his mother he wanted to learn to read at once , so George would ... sitting up late in their nightdress planning their details about the wedding , they heard him yip in his sleep . Mrs ...
... sit gazing in that direction and pining . He told his mother he wanted to learn to read at once , so George would ... sitting up late in their nightdress planning their details about the wedding , they heard him yip in his sleep . Mrs ...
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... She turned and saw in the candlelight three pairs of eyes . Johnny , Edmund , and Dickie all were sitting up listening to her story . Billy had jerked bolt upright , eyes bugging . " In Heaven's name , " she gasped finally , 30.
... She turned and saw in the candlelight three pairs of eyes . Johnny , Edmund , and Dickie all were sitting up listening to her story . Billy had jerked bolt upright , eyes bugging . " In Heaven's name , " she gasped finally , 30.
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